#rick is a magical girl in my heart btw

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rick. magical girl:)

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fuck it, book recommendations based on your favourite driver

+ age rating, summary and rambling disguised as explanation as to why

if your favourite driver is Lewis Hamilton...then i would recommend Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

(historical sports fiction, standalone) "Carrie Soto, a fierce and determined retired tennis champion, comes out of retirement at thirty-seven to reclaim her record and face personal challenges, coached by her father partnered with the man she almost opened her heart to, in Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel about the cost of greatness and a legendary athlete's epic comeback."

the connection between this book and lewis is what inspired this whole post in the first place. a comeback story even if you have proven all there is to be proven? trying to beat all the odds against you even time? being an all-time champion AND an underdog? there are so many links that can be made between carrie and lewis not just with their careers and relationships but also what adversities they have had to face. idk but is this like manifesting that lewis is going to be "back" for his 8th wdc?

if your favourite driver is George Russell...then i would recommend A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

(young adult mystery thriller, book 1 of 3) "In 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder,' Pippa Fitz-Amobi reexamines a closed case, challenging the conviction of Sal Singh for Andie Bell's murder, unearthing hidden secrets that threaten her safety as she seeks the elusive truth."

ah mr wannabe investigator (we all saw him checking out that redbull) but seriously there's something we grussell sprouts must enjoy about someone who seems so straight-laced and uptight be absolutely blatantly unhinged both on and off track. it's just so george to choose literal murder inquiry as a school project, from the ambition bordering on arrogance of believing a high schooler could do what the authorities couldn't to the genuine heartfelt sincerity in wanting the truth and to bring justice for those already deemed outcasts by society. he's OUR good girl that's not-so-secretly "bad".

(main ship are george and alex coded btw like im just saying)

(+ bonus rec bc i am incredibly biased) if your favourite team is Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team (had to google the name for the nth time)...then i would recommend The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee

(adult fantasy, trilogy, best books i have ever read) "The Green Bone Saga is a fantasy trilogy by Fonda Lee, exploring the intricate power struggles and conflicts within and around the Kaul family. Set in the fictional city of Janloon with ability-enhancing jade as it's lifeblood."

my faves with my faves. mercedes aren't a national institution/emotion (ferrari), a team (red bull racing), a villains' lair (ashton martin) or a pop band (mclaren) but a family. a dysfunctional, awkward, barely concealed hot mess of a family, but family nonetheless. chasing victory while trying to survive the horrors of life and each other is the merc way and you will see the same in this trilogy. *toto voice* loyalty!

family is duty. magic is power. honor is everything. <- literally them

if your favourite driver is Oscar Piastri...then i would recommend The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

(young adult fantasy, book 1 of 5) "In 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan, seemingly troubled teenager Percy Jackson discovers his divine lineage as a demigod, embarks on a perilous quest with his friends to prevent a war among the gods."

wow guys i don't know what to tell you except oscar JACK piastri, SON of nicole and chris piastri, might literally be percy JACKSON (i have connected the dots, you haven't connected shit). your guy might have had a former illustrious career in undertaking dangerous quests and asking greek gods to pay child support, you should check.

if your favourite driver is Lando Norris...then i would recommend Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

(adult contemporary romance, check tws, book 1 of an ongoing series) "In 'Magnolia Parks' by Jessa Hastings, a tumultuous love story unfolds between the beautiful and self-involved London socialite Magnolia Parks and Britain's notorious bad-boy BJ Ballentine, as they grapple with a dysfunctional relationship marked by heartbreak, secrets, and the enduring pull they feel towards each other."

picked this based on vibes, just pure vibes but immaculate ones. the drama, the glitz, the glam yes but also the family, friendship, and love found within the pages of this series. this is british gossip girl. i am telling you there is a vision here people.

(+ bonus review because this might be the only book on this list that has less (3.84) than 4+ stars on goodreads and i can't do him and y'all dirty like that: i personally didn't love the first book but the series really comes together and you truly get invested in these characters and their happiness, actually pretty excited to read more.

also if nothing else it's fun, just some brain popcorn)

if your favourite driver is Carlos Sainz...then i would recommend The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

(young adult romance fantasy, check tws, book 1 of 2) "In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, Shahrzad vows vengeance for her friend's death and becomes the next bride of the tormented Caliph Khalid, discovering unexpected love as she navigates the perilous palace of secrets and stories, torn between survival and the promise of retribution."

wow like you think he didn't step out of a magical retelling of 1001 nights? mhm but let's leave aside the fact i am still not convinced otherwise. carlos this year has shown his insane mega ultra galaxy brain, so i believe the plot of the wrath & the dawn would be something that would resonate with you. the quick wit and guile of the mc as she tries to carry out a revenge plot while trying to not get executed is only comparable to carlos coming up with his own race strategy mid race and cementing himself as the only non-rbr race winner in 2023. wow.

if your favourite driver is Charles Leclerc...then i would recommend The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

(historical romance fantasy, standalone) "The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is an Iliad retelling, focusing on the deep and complex relationship between Achilles and Patroclus."

he has that sadness in his eyes that you only see in tragic greek myths etc etc. i will have to say, achilles walked so charles leclerc could race. *soft longing sigh* il predestinato and aristos achaion, the predestined and the best of the greeks. beloveds born and bathed in golden light. it just makes sense to me.

if your favourite driver is Alex Albon...then i would recommend Beach Read by Emily Henry

(adult contemporary romance, standalone) "A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters."

i mean alex is a living-breathing romance novel of a man. BUT it hasn't always been sunshine and rainbows (helmut marko if i catch you). so i think any emily henry book but especially beach read captures the ups and downs of alex's journey so well compared to just any ole romcom (...but if i had to give one for the alex enjoyers then it would be Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter, coincidentally also george and alex coded lmao).

but was it his remarkable drive back to f1 or the recent holiday beach pics that was the reason behind this rec? i guess we will never know

if your favourite driver is Logan Sargeant...then i would recommend Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

(young adult fantasy, book 1 of 3)"In 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diana Wynne Jones, eldest daughter Sophie is cursed to age prematurely, the key to break the spell lies in the enigmatic Wizard Howl's castle. Sophie embarks on a quest to confront the Witch who cursed her all the while unraveling hidden truths about herself and Howl."

"let's bring it in and call it a day - let's look after of you." to "that's my girl" pipeline and vice versa. i know what you are.

but logang (the only one i know frfr) you deserve it okay? a cozy lil fantasy full of whimsy and wonder. tuck in and have some tea and cookies, pookies.

(i wanted to do the full grid but keep the teammates together and i haven't yet come up with something for all of em so there will be a part 2...? hopefully...?)

sources for summaries: thestorygraph and goodreads

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Answering Tags! ♡♡

This has been the longest week of my life work, finals, and being sick with the stomach virus for three days. So with two finals down, A’s btw, and my new found ability to digest something without shitting my brains out, I have enough energy to answer these precious angels’ questions, I’m sorry again about taking so long. ♡♡ 

@starofvelaris @nightinsurgent @miladyaelin

1. An evil witch casts a spell on you, turning you into a plant. What kind of plant would you want to be?

I think I’d be a weeping willow, they’re like super magical looking and majestic. Plus I can imagine being someone’s shade as they read a book or have a picnic.  

2. If you could step into any fantasy world from any book series, which would you visit?

I’d definitely want to be apart of Sarah J. Maas’ ACOTAR World, because of the courts like can you imagine how amazing that would fucking look? 

3. Would you rather live in the Autumn Court or the Spring Court?

Oh definitely that Autumn Court, because it’s my favorite season especially if Lucien is the High Lord. 

4. What toppings do you order on your pizza?

Usually extra cheese and I’m good with just that. Lol. 

5. Describe your ideal Friday night.

Cuddling in a pile of blankets with my friends watching horror movies and eating pizza. 

6. Worst book you’ve ever read?

I really can’t remember one at the moment but I’m sure I’ve read a terrible book. 

7. Night or day? Dawn or twilight?

Day / Dawn 

1) Dream job? Do you have a plan to pursue it?

Ugh I want to be so many things, a historian, a Broadway singer, a Queen. Will I pursue them? Probably not. 

2) What characters do you want to have as best friends?

I want Jesper Fhay and Lysandra and Nehemia. 

3) Top hopes for ACOWAR?

LOOK MY OWN TRUE HOPE WAS FOR RHYSAND TO HAVE A POINT OF VIEW AND IT’S BEEN CONFIRMED I AM READY TO BE DESTROYED EMOTIONALLY. 

4) What are some things you’re really good at doing?

Getting stressed out about things

Singing show tunes, being a morning person, I make bomb ass coffiecito and cafe con leche, watching trash tv shows, and being an overachiever. 

5) What is some advice you would give your younger self if you had the chance?

Little me, don’t trust people so easily with your little heart and make sure the choices you make are entirely your own and for no one else. 

6) Do you relate to your zodiac sign at all?

Oh yeah definitely, I’m an Aquarius and they’re super free spirited and tend be fiercely independent. That’s basically me. 

7) If you could choose one moment in history to go back to what would it be?

SAVING THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FUCKSAKE.

8) What are some goals you have for this year?

To feel better about myself and do better with money. 

9) Some books you love but never blog about?

Lol. I have no self control so all the books I love I blog about. 

10) What makes you happy

Lin-Manuel Miranda never fails. 

1. Are you named after someone

Yes, its a morbid story. Lol. I was named after my mom’s sister. My grandma was pregnant with her sixth girl and she named her Ines, after a saint. But when my grandma gave birth she was still born. 

2. When was the last time you cried?

Thursday night, I woke up to a lot of abdominal pain and I was home alone. 

3. Do you like your handwriting?

For the most part yes but I have to have the right pen and not be rushed other wise it looks like a toddler was drunk and tried to take notes.

4. What’s your favourite lunch meat?

Chorizo. Ugh bitch fuck me up.

5. Do you have kids?

I have a cat, but otherwise no I do not. 

6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?

Yes, I’m super witty and funny but also kinda awkward. 

7. Do you use sarcasm?

It’s like a second language to me.

8. Do you still have your tonsils?

Nope. I took them out when I was young and I got to have ice cream for two days. 

9. Would you bungee jump?

HA.

10. What is your favourite kind of cereal?

Ancient Grains Dark Chocolate and Almond 

11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?

I slip them off.

12. Do you think you’re a strong person?

Fuck yes. I also think I’m independent. FIGHT ME.

13. What is your favourite ice cream?

Haagen Daz Trio with vanilla and salted caramel.  

14. What is the first thing you notice about people?

Hair. Or their feet, but I hate feet so I mainly judge people’s feet.

15. What is your least favourite physical thing you like about yourself?

Everything below my neck.

16. What colour pants and shoes are you wearing now?

Fuzzy gray sweat pants.

17. What are you listening to right now?

Pewdiepie playing the new Rick and Morty game. 

18. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?

Black, it’s my favorite color. 

19. Favourite smell?

Mint and eucalyptus

20. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone?

My best friend she was checking in on me. 

21. Favourite sport to watch?

Is drag a sport? Because that one. 

22. Hair colour?

Black

23. Eye colour?

Brown

24. Do you wear contacts?

No

25. Favourite food to eat?

Pizzzzzzza.

26. Scary movies or comedy?

BITCH, fuck me up with a horror movie. It’s my favorite fucking genre. 

27. Last movie you watched?

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

28. What colour shirt are you wearing?

White shirt with the top kind cut off it like hangs off my shoulders, idk if the description makes sense but yeah that. 

29. Summer or winter?

Winter, but I get seasonal depression so I can I say Autumn? 

30. Hugs or kisses?

Kisses

31. What book are you currently reading?

None, sadly. I’m waiting for the semester to end to read Crooked Kingdom, BUT I AM SO FUCKING CLOSE. 

32.What do you miss right now?

Not having this pain in my abdomen. Lol. 

33. What is on your mouse pad?

A doodle my best friend did of my cat. 

34. What is the last tv program you watched?

Rupaul’s Drag Race, Queens always make me feel better. 

35. What is the best sound?

The sound of the waves crashing onto the sand.

36. Rolling stones or the Beatles?

The Beatles

37. What is the furthest you’ve ever travelled?

Washington, D.C 

38. Do you have a special talent?

Yes, I sing. I am an alto, so I’m okay at it. Lol. 

39. Where were you born?

Orlando, Florida